Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Here's to the Good Capn Bondo on his OTT and building a dadgum good model!

I won't have a poppy to wear tomorrow, but I'll wear it in my heart.  Regardless of country, to those who have served and those serving wherever you are your nations thank you.

Now, I'll take one St Pauli girl and whatever she brings with her on the serving tray if you please!

 Wonderful tribute from the CAG! Our Veterans Day is coming as well. 11 Nov is the actual day I believe on the anniversary of the War to End all Wars end.  Pity some seem to have missed that memo.

  Now there are present matters that have me concerned as well.

 Seems that there have been a trend of injuries amonst the crew lately.  We need to  reflect and brief on our safety proceedures here once again with 2 injuries I know and myself still recovering from one.

 Dave has broke a pinky playing basketball and Frank our own XO was involved in a vehicular stunt accident. ( Wild man) 

 Since Dave posted his injury all dressed and treated I thought it only appropriate to show Frank as well to avoid concerns and rumors about his current condition.

 As you can see there is a lot of Damage where the optivisor was forced into his skull during the collision and has kinda permanently attached itself to his head. The removal was a touch and go procedure. But he looks like he will be fine once the bandages are removed.

 Now to review some guidlines abaord this ship!

  1. Never drink alone and always check yer cup for er shall we say " Bondo Residue"

2. Always build and paint yer models in a well ventilated area and remember to breath between the fumes! Flattulance can be fatal and a silent killer!

 3. Don't mistake your paint thinner bottle for the rum bottle.

 4. If you fall overboard I got dibbs on yer rum ration.

5. No more than 6 woman at a time. Unless they are related to each other.

6.  Always dress the XO and Dave up with a hemet of sorts.

7. Don't sail while texting or pass out on the rail road tracks.

8. When you cant tell if your deficating or puking or both happen simultaniously it is time to switch brands of booze.

9. Never ever let Bondo near the punch bowel!

and lastly 10.  Don't antagonize , feed or date alligators, Grizzly bears, or any other wild animals that can kill you. This includes jealous Gothy girls as well.

 Thank you for your time and remember these are not just words! But Words to live another day by!.

Thank you and goodnight!

sfcmac wrote:

9. Never ever let Bondo near the punch bowel!  -This one just scares me thinking that there is such a thing on this ship  and lastly 10.  Don't antagonize , feed or date alligators, Grizzly bears, or any other wild animals that can kill you. This includes jealous Gothy girls as well. -There went all the fun with that proviso

sfcmac wrote:

9. Never ever let Bondo near the punch bowel!

Aaaarrggh.  Yecchhhh.  The image is killing me!!!

Roy, I just have to wrap my gift and send it so no worries from this end.  I will email you when I have done so.

After having giving up my work space for a week and mending fingers at the same timeI have been able to make some progress.

Both main wings are complete and I've taped it up to check the alignment.  Needed a fair bit of putty where the extra sprue was added to smooth it out.

Gave the wings a coat of Mr. Surfacer and a light sanding.  I'm happy with how they turned out.  They just need the ailerons now.

Next up are the tail surfaces.  Hmmm... nothing I can salvage here.

Traced out a template from the plans and built up several layers of sheet styrene to get the thickness needed.  The heavy duty kitchen scissors came in handy for cutting the thick styrene.

Here it is cut and filed to shape, now I just need to shape the leading edge.

Oh my aching head......................the Nationals, the drinking, the plastic..........uurrrghhhhhh......

(One cup of tea later.)

Aahhh! GOOD MORNING CHAPS!!

I am happy to inform you all that the UK Nats was a great success and spent way too much money as usual. I shall be posting pics of the good stuff in due course. Right now I am on leave and taking a short break from FAA airframes. I shall be finishing off my Arnhem diorama and working on my 1/72 Italeri Ju-86, as well as an uber-cool sci-fi build I've been wanting to play with when I get time. Two weeks leave for me then!! Whoo-Hoo!

My next FAA build is on the drawing board already, it will be something I not done before and will stretch my resourses and modelling skills (well, what little I have ) to the limit. Hence why one is taking a short break and building other models for a bit. 

I will of course still be here to make sure you all behave yourselves.

Dave,

looking good! Keep those pics coming.

Dave that is alot of work being done to make it right and it is looking that, RIGHT!!!!! Excellent scratching skills mate!!! Looking forward to more installments!!!

CAG You are keeping us in suspense!!!!

Dave- SHEESH!  Looks like you practically have to scratchbuild the model.  All this great work with a crippled hand, very good indeed.

CAG- back Sir!  Glad to hear your recon mission was a success.  I shall be waiting anxiously for those pics!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MARINES!!!!

Kannichiwa-Jason

Dave thats fantastic progress, I'm a little in awe at your skill , keep it up.

Bondo the Whitley came out beautifully, thanks for posting pics of such a lovely job.

CAG, thanks for the fine rememberence day tribute, I watched it on tv and it really stirs the feelings. I forgot to say great job on the Hawk, great choice of markings.

Frank I hope your back to full fitness asap, may take a little longer now your past the big 40

Cheers everyone....

 So Dave can reconstruct old kits and make them fabulous with one arm tied behind his back eh? Is there anything he can't do?

 Well Roy it seems things have been a bit quiet on the Christmas exchange news here.  I just wanted to annouce publically that my gifts are ready to send off tomorrow. Being the kinda fellow I am interested in the covert and cunning!  I have included several decoys to throw off any would be early box opener!

 The whole deal is wired and set with various Vietnam surplus gizmo's to splatter any would be early opener or excessive box shaker!  The decoys are filled with special sausage shaped gifts from Bruno and Spazz ( the Doggies) to give added nitrate power to the charges!  Learned that trick digging out bat poop from the caves!

 So according to the anarchist cookbook which was a bit weak and needed revising in parts I have set the ultimate anti early opening trap for any unwary recepricant ( victim) who was chosen at random by Capt Roy!

  How is everyone doing?  Should be getting close to mail off times. Nov 10th already ACK!

 A big thanks to my wife Dee who wrapped up the works for me!  I kinda stink at that sorta thing especially after cooking up the poo poo!

Thanks for the update Aaron.  All the names were put in a can and I picked one each for the group.  Had to only redo one when I picked someone's own name.

sfcmac wrote:

I kinda stink cooking up the poo poo!(taken out of context, as you do)

Ahhhhhhh sooooooooo you a make a da poopoo platter!!

WOOF! GRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

(Leave the CAG's rum alone.... Or Else.)

sfcmac wrote:

Well Roy it seems things have been a bit quiet on the Christmas exchange news here.  I just wanted to annouce publically that my gifts are ready to send off tomorrow. Being the kinda fellow I am interested in the covert and cunning!  I have included several decoys to throw off any would be early box opener!    The whole deal is wired and set with various Vietnam surplus gizmo's to splatter any would be early opener or excessive box shaker!  The decoys are filled with special sausage shaped gifts from Bruno and Spazz ( the Doggies) to give added nitrate power to the charges!  Learned that trick digging out bat poop from the caves!  So according to the anarchist cookbook which was a bit weak and needed revising in parts I have set the ultimate anti early opening trap for any unwary recepricant ( victim) who was chosen at random by Capt Roy!

McNeal! I commend your devious plan to plant decoys in the crimbo ration box-you are both resourceful, cunning and slightly crazy..........well done! I bestow upon you the coveted Order of Three Thumbs award for excellence.

Now.........lets have a chat about the rum locker!!

Evil Herc wrote:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!! Kannichiwa-Jason

"TEN-HUURRH"!

"From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We will fight our country's battles
In the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev'ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job--
The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines."

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS!"

TANGO 1 wrote:

Evil Herc wrote: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!! Kannichiwa-Jason "TEN-HUURRH"! "From the Halls of Montezuma To the Shores of Tripoli; We will fight our country's battles In the air, on land and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Our flag's unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in ev'ry clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job-- The United States Marines. Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines." "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS!"

OOOOO-RAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

simpilot34 wrote:

TANGO 1 wrote:  Evil Herc wrote: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!! Kannichiwa-Jason "TEN-HUURRH"! "From the Halls of Montezuma To the Shores of Tripoli; We will fight our country's battles In the air, on land and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Our flag's unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in ev'ry clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job-- The United States Marines. Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines." "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS!"   OOOOO-RAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Gents!!!!

The Marines celebrated there 234 birthday on November 10,2009. We have been to every clime & place and have left no lady nor alcoholic beverage untested. D@mn no wonder I fit in with you bunch of Pirates!!!

I had other pics in mind...Just not enough material for this site even though everything was covered.

Kannichiwa-Jason

Happy Birthday USMC! Life Takers and Heart Breakers! Semper Fi

Happy Birthday USMC!  And, thank you to all veterans for your service, both here and abroad. 

Just boxed up the gift for my recipient, hope he gets it soon!

 Hey today is Dave's Birthday!   64 I think?  Yep  We are all getting older but not that old eh?

 Happy Birthday Dave!

Now  Do you remember when you were able to ride one of these?

TANGO 1 wrote:

Dave, you are a braver man than me..........................we salute you!! Word of Dave's massive undertaking has reached strange new worlds.............. "He is not logical Captain. But he has courage."